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Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Signed on dial "Jn Pre Calame A PARIS" with later key. Movement not guaranteed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century

19th Century Swiss Carriage Clock, with Quartet Repetition
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Clock in fine, gold-plated brass c...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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19th Century Swiss Carriage Clock, with Quartet Repetition
19th Century Swiss Carriage Clock, with Quartet Repetition

19th Century Swiss Carriage Clock, with Quartet Repetition

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Louis Xvi carriage clocks and travel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI carriage clocks and travel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage carriage clocks and travel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI carriage clocks and travel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for carriage clocks and travel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,006 and tops out at $5,006 while the average work can sell for $5,006.

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